Multiple choice

Which of the following diseases is a protein deficiency disease?

  1. Eczema

  2. Night-blindness

  3. Kwashiorkor

  4. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition caused specifically by protein deficiency, characterized by edema, liver enlargement, and skin/hair changes. It typically occurs when children are weaned from protein-rich breast milk to protein-poor diets. Eczema is inflammatory, night blindness is Vitamin A deficiency, and marasmus (not listed) is calorie deficiency.